Joss Stone gives evidence at murder plot trial

Junior Bradshaw, 32, and Kevin Liverpool, 35, are accused of planning to rob and kill Stone back in 2011. Police found a sword and black bags in their vehicle, with a note revealing plans to decapitate her and dump the body in a river.

Describing the moment she was informed of their plan, Stone explained that it had started out as a normal day until the police arrived at her home after being tipped off by suspicious locals.

"Apart from someone coming around to say someone is trying to kill me, it was a really nice day," she said.

Stone told the court that she never used the burglar alarm on her house or locked the front door, explaining: "I've lived in Devon for a long time and nobody really shuts their door... but I do now."

Stone also discussed her invitation to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, with Morgan saying the suspects were motivated by their disapproval of her royal links.

Morgan said: "Joss Stone associates with members of the royal family. Her concerts have been attended by members of that family and she was invited to the royal wedding at the very end of April that year. Hence, the crown say, she was a target."

He told the jury that one note had read: "The Queen - she-devil. But she likes Joss Stone. Invited to Will's wedding by Queen. Where's the sense in that?"

The two men deny conspiracy to murder, rob and cause grievous bodily harm.